Varicose veins are veins that have become enlarged and twisted. The term commonly refers to the veins on the leg, although varicose veins can occur elsewhere. Veins have pairs of leaflet valves to prevent blood from flowing backward. If there is a defect, it accumulates blood and causes swelling or enlargement of veins. 

Improper diet & lifestyle leads to Aam formation, Vata & Pitta vitiation. Aggravated Pitta along with Aam gets mixed in Ras, Rakta dhatu. This toxicated blood circulates all over the body. Excess Vata damages toxicated blood tissues, mainly valves of the vein. So valves become weak and cannot prevent the black flow of blood in veins. As a result, there is a backflow of blood in veins which causes veins to enlarge & twist. This manifested as swelling & pain in the affected part and is called a varicose vein.

As per Ayurveda, the root cause of varicose veins is an imbalance in Ranjaka Pitta and Vyana Vata. Pitta - Vata pacifying diet is beneficial in varicose veins.

Also Read: The Ancient Ayurveda Treatment For Varicose Veins

Eat more foods that soothe or reduce Vata

• Grains and pulses: brown and white rice, Amaranth and rye, millet, mung beans, red and yellow lentils.

• Vegetables: favor root vegetables more in your daily diet. Add green leafy vegetables, and always consume cooked vegetables for better digestion.

• Spices and herbs stimulate Agni and are warming without aggravating Pitta, like ginger powder, garlic, clove, cinnamon, black pepper, cumin, and cardamom.

• Fruits: all sweet fruits, including avocado, apricot, sweet grapes, sweet apple, pears, fresh figs and dates, and berries.

• Other foods: honey, jaggery (palm sugar or slow-grown sweet syrups like molasses, date syrup, agave. Ghee-use freely as it carries qualities of other foods deep into tissues and detoxifies butter and organic milk.

• Soaked nuts-favor almonds and brazil nuts. Avoid peanuts, and eat other nut butter a couple of times a week.

• You should ensure a daily intake of at least 1200 mg of calcium-rich foods such as Dates, Sesame seeds, and Almonds.

Foods to Avoid

• Wheat, meat (esp. red meat), and refined sugar.
• Sour foods such as tomatoes, all sour fruits, vinegar, and hot spices like chilies.
• Fermented or fermentation-increasing foods such as yogurt, alcohol, cheese (esp. old and hard ones), and yeast-containing foods such as marmite, vegetarian pâtes, soya sauce, and beer.
• Raw vegetables, sprouted beans, and salads.
• Ice cold foods and drinks.
• Ready-made, tinned and microwaved foods.

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Lifestyle Changes To Improve Varicose Veins

Do’s

• Stay in the fresh air, a pleasant atmosphere, place with proper sunlight and water.
• Do meditation every day.
• Do pranayam and light exercise daily
• Keep your surroundings clean & hygienic.
• Keep the clothes and vessels separate to avoid infection on others.
• Wear clean & neat washable clothes.
• Keep your surroundings clean & hygienic.

Don'ts

• Avoid roaming in hot climates
• Avoid alcoholic drinks.
• Avoid suppressing the natural urges
• Avoid doing excessive exercise.

Takeaway

Solely relying upon treatment won't provide you long-term relief from Varicose Veins. Working on the underlying causes and eradicating them from the root will improve your overall health. Opting for natural treatment would always be effective without any side effects. 

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Author of the Blog: Dr.Ronak Naik

Expert Review By: Dr Smita Pankaj Naram

Co-Founder, Ayushakti Ayurved Pvt Ltd.